Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Thus Spake The Lord Next, the debt to the Rishis: By selfless investigations and experiments the sages discovered for mankind the paths to be followed for bettering our lives here and attaining mergence. They have laid down the types of right action that will help man to lead a good and worthy life and successfully strive for Self-realization. These guidelines and codes of conduct have come down to us in the form of Shaasthras (spiritual sciences). The Shaasthras also deal with rituals and forms of worship for propitiating the Divine. The sages have taught how man can proceed from the human to the Divine. Such codes have other names elsewhere. But, whatever the name, these are essential for human survival. When man strays from these codes, he is subject to many calamities. Man will have to pay the price now or later for violating these codes. Because the sages of yore have given man these precious guidelines for righteous and sacred life, we repay the debt by respecting these codes and observing the injunctions laid down by them. Today, instead of honoring and following the shaasthras, people are dishonoring and violating them and committing many wanton sins in the process. When we follow the path laid down by the sages, we can lead exemplary lives and reach the full height of human potentialities. Reference: Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol. XVI, Chapter 25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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